Dark Dozens - The Chicken Tractor
Building the coop The chicken tractor is approximately 7 by 7 feet. The coop section is approximately 3 x 4 feet. I used standard and pressure treated lumber to frame the tractor. The coop section is made from T1-11 and exterior grade plywood. Asphalt shingles and drip edge were used for the roof of the dormer and the nesting box. Half inch hardware cloth, poultry fencing, and 2" x 3" galvanized fencing was used to enclose the run. 10 inch knobby tire wheels were used mobility. A 12" x 12" shed window was added for lighting. Venting is provided by a ridge vent. Something I still need to do: I need to add a larger access door to the run. Something I would do differently: I don't know how, but I would definitely make it lighter. |
Framed chicken tracter with standard 2 x 4's. Used T1-11 to make roof of coop. | 
Floor of coop was made from standard 2 x 4's and scrap plywood. |
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Replaced boards around the bottom with pressured treated lumber. Added 10 inch knobby tires and a dormer for access to the coop section. |
Added a nesting box and access door made from scrap T1-11 and plywood. | 
Shingled dormer with asphalt shingles. Painted T1-11 roof black to match shingles. |
Tractor was placed onto a raised flower bed. Wheels were removed for painting. Pop door was added. Run was enclosed with half inch hardware cloth, poultry fencing, and galvanized 2" x 3" fencing. |
Wheels were put back on and treads were added to chickens' ramp. |
Chickens were added. | 
12" x 12" shed window was added. |
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